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Monkfish in Parma Ham

Monkfish flesh is one of the best fish that Europe has to offer, it also has to be one of the ugliest, with a huge round head and in comparison a small tail. This dish takes very little time to prepare but makes an excellent meal, accompanied by sauteed spinach, a rocket salad, fresh pasta or a light risotto.

Portions: 6 Portions

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Ingredients

Monkfish in Parma Ham

  • 6 small monkfish fillets (150-200g)
  • 12 thin parma ham slices
  • 18 sage leafs
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • juice of 1/4 lemon
  • freshly ground black pepper

To Cook

  • Olive oil

Method

  1. Monkfish in Proscuito: Toss the monkfish fillets with the garlic and lemon juice, and season with pepper. Place 3 sage leaves on each fillet and wrap each one in 2 slices of parma ham. Cover and refrigerate for 10-30 minutes before cooking.
  2. To Cook: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over a moderate-high heat. Add the monkfish fillets to the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes turning half way through the cooking time. The fish will be opaque and firm when cooked and the parma ham should be slightly browned. Serve at once accompanied by your choice of side dish.